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OpenStickies v2.5.0 - First Public Release

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@HimaSphere HimaSphere released this 23 Dec 09:38
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OpenStickies Free v2.5.0

The first public release of OpenStickies Free — Stick anything to your desktop.

Core Features

File Shortcuts
Drag any file or folder into a note to create a clickable shortcut. 70+ file types supported with automatic icons. Stop hunting through folders — your files are one click away.

Smart Reminders
Color-coded reminders that live inside your notes:

  • Green = upcoming
  • Orange = due soon
  • Red = overdue
  • Gray = completed

System tray notifications when reminders are due.

Screenshot Paste
Ctrl+V to paste images directly from clipboard. Screenshots auto-save to a dedicated folder with hover previews.

Todo Checkboxes
Interactive task lists with auto-strikethrough when completed. Create with Ctrl+T.

Rich Text Formatting

  • Bold (Ctrl+B), Italic (Ctrl+I), Strikethrough
  • Headings (H1, H2)
  • Clickable hyperlinks (Ctrl+K)
  • Text color picker

Customization

  • Background images (PNG, JPG, SVG, GIF)
  • Background opacity control (0-100%)
  • Custom text, background, and accent colors
  • Note size controls (200-800px width, 150-600px height)
  • Light/Dark theme for dialogs

Productivity Tools

Snap-to-Grid
Toggle grid-based positioning for perfectly aligned notes. Visual grid overlay during drag.

Pin and Lock
Lock both position AND editing — perfect for reference notes you don't want to accidentally change.

Always on Top
Keep important notes visible above other windows.

Hide/Show All
One click to minimize all notes to hub or reveal them all.

Multi-Monitor Support
Stable drag behavior across screens. Per-screen grid snapping.

Languages

Full support for 12 languages with instant switching:

English | Arabic (full RTL support) | Chinese | German | Spanish | French | Hindi | Indonesian | Japanese | Korean | Portuguese | Russian

Reliability

Auto-Save
Your notes save automatically. No manual saving needed.

Crash Protection
Atomic write operations protect against data loss from crashes and power failures.

Free Version Limits

  • 5 notes maximum
  • 1 active reminder
  • 1 GIF background
  • All other features included

Want unlimited? Get Premium at https://openstickies.com

Download

Platform File
Windows 10+ OpenStickies_Free_2.5.0.exe
Linux OpenStickies_Free_2.5.0-x86_64.AppImage

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